Up for sale is an HPE Pensando DSC-25 Distributed Services Card (DSC-25) SmartNIC Ethernet Adapter, HPE part number P26966-B21. This enterprise-class adapter provides dual-port 10/25GbE SFP28 connectivity while offloading networking, security, and infrastructure services from the host CPU to improve performance and efficiency in modern data center environments.

Designed for cloud, virtualization, software-defined networking, and high-performance workloads, the Pensando DSC-25 delivers advanced networking capabilities with low latency and scalable throughput. The card supports both 10GbE and 25GbE network connections via SFP28 interfaces.

Included:

• 1x HPE Pensando DSC-25 Ethernet Adapter
• HPE Part Number: P26966-B21
• Dual SFP28 Network Ports
• High Profile Bracket Installed

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Model: Pensando DSC-25
• Part Number: P26966-B21
• Interface: PCI Express
• Ports: 2x SFP28
• Network Speeds: 10GbE / 25GbE
• Maximum Throughput: Up to 25Gbps per port
• SmartNIC / Distributed Services Card Architecture
• Supports advanced networking, security, telemetry, and infrastructure offload functions

Features:

• Dual-port 10/25Gb Ethernet connectivity
• Enterprise-grade SmartNIC acceleration
• Reduces host CPU utilization by offloading networking services
• Advanced telemetry and infrastructure visibility
• Ideal for cloud, virtualization, containerized workloads, and modern data centers
• Supports SFP28 transceivers and DAC cables
• Genuine HPE enterprise networking adapter

Applications:

• VMware and Hyper-V virtualization
• Private and hybrid cloud environments
• High-performance storage and networking
• Software-defined networking (SDN)
• Data center and enterprise server deployments

Condition Notes:

• Pulled from a working enterprise environment
• Tested and verified functional
• May show minor cosmetic wear from normal use
• Firmware version may vary
• No transceivers or cables included unless otherwise stated